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Coffee With A Cop On

June 22, 2018

Program offers opportunity to meet local deputies, discuss community issues

Tifton—On June 22, Deputies from the Tift County Sheriff’s Office and community members will come together in an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

All community members are invited to attend. The event begins at 8 a.m. on June 22th at the Starbucks, 1204 U.S. 82 Tifton, Ga.  If you have any questions, please contact:

Capt. Dennis Reese (229)-388-6093 / dennis.reese@tiftcounty.org

                                                                      Or

                   Capt. Wingate Whitley (229)-388-6097 / wingate.whitley@tiftcounty.org 

Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the department’s work in Tift County’s neighborhoods.

The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop breaks down barriers and allows for a relaxed, one-on-one interaction.

“We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our deputies,” said Tift County Sheriff‘s Office Capt. Dennis Reese. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.”

Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the country, as local law enforcement agencies strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve.

The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.